Refrigeration Technician

at  ANZCO Foods

We are looking for an experienced Refrigeration Technician to join our Site Engineering Team at ANZCO Foods Canterbury. As a Refrigeration Technician, you will be responsible for processing and completing work orders, commissioning new refrigeration systems, troubleshooting mechanical failures, and performing equipment maintenance. You may also be required to advise on equipment upgrades and alternate cooling units. This position is a fulltime permanent position based at our Ashburton Site in Seafield Road reporting to our Site Services Supervisor. The hourly rate will be between $40-$45 per hour dependant on experience.
To ensure success as a refrigeration technician, you should have advanced knowledge of HVAC and refrigeration systems, good mechanical skills, and excellent troubleshooting skills. Ultimately, a top-class refrigeration technician expertly installs, repairs, and maintains refrigeration equipment with the least amount of down-time.

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience as a refrigeration technician
• HVAC & Refrigeration certification (Ammonia and Freon)
• Braising and soldering skills
• Knowledge of local building codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and compliance schematics
• Mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Physically fit - there will be some heavy lifting involved
  We deliver taste, nutrition, and wellbeing to the world with products made from New Zealand finest beef and lamb. Our values of atawhaitanga, noho haepapa, kaitiakitanga, auahatanga, and whakawhirinakitanga guide us to work together, follow through on our commitments, make improvements, and do our best to make sustainable decisions for the future.
  We are committed to supporting and developing our people and we offer a competitive remuneration package. If you are motivated, have the skills and experience we require and want to be part of the exciting future of our company then we want to hear from you.
  Applications close: Friday 27th September 202

• Processing and completing work orders
• Work with your Supervisor to ascertain equipment needs
• Ordering equipment supplies, repair modules, and sundries for the order
• Maintaining climate control systems and refrigeration units
• Observing and testing newly installed systems
• Troubleshooting refrigeration equipment failures
• Maintaining stock levels
• Replacing worn seals, outer shells, and worn-out motors
• Informing Supervisor of repair costs and alternate cooling options